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Flathead boys, both Glacier squads seek podium finishes

Northwest Montana cross country runners are putting in a lot of miles in order to run a little more over three more on Saturday, but the talent shouldn't rub off anywhere along I-90. Glacier's boys and girls both project to finish third at the AA portion of the State Cross Country Championships at Billings' Amend Park; Flathead's boys are looking at a second straight top-five finish. Meanwhile ...

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